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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.72, 5,537.40 and 2,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.72, 5,537.40 and 2,244.28 is: 3,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.72 : 5,537.40 = 2,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.72/5,537.40 = 2,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.72x = 5,537.40 × 2,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.72x = 12,427,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,476.07/4,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.02

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